jan 25, 1953 - Freedom to Read Statement
Description:
The ALA releases the "Freedom to Read" Statement regarding recent efforts to dissuade and prevent the public from accessing or reading certain types of materials. The Statement reads, "We trust Americans to recognize propaganda and misinformation, and to make their own decisions about what they read and believe."Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 25, 1953
Now
~ 71 years ago
